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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 894.44 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 894.44 and 531.44 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 894.44 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/894.44 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 894.44 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 475,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,341.19/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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