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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.17, 897.34 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.17, 897.34 and 398.25 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.17 : 897.34 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.17/897.34 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.17x = 897.34 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.17x = 357,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,365.66/650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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