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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 897.06 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 897.06 and 384.57 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 897.06 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/897.06 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 897.06 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 344,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,982.36/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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