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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 897.30 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 897.30 and 384.96 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 897.30 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/897.30 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 897.30 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 345,424.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,424.61/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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