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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 897.26 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 897.26 and 398.16 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 897.26 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/897.26 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 897.26 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 357,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,251.05/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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