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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.15, 897.27 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.15, 897.27 and 384.68 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.15 : 897.27 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.15/897.27 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.15x = 897.27 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.15x = 345,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,162.14/650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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