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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 897.42 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 897.42 and 398.20 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 897.42 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/897.42 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 897.42 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 357,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,352.64/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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