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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.35, 897.35 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.35, 897.35 and 384.66 is: 530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.35 : 897.35 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.35/897.35 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.35x = 897.35 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.35x = 345,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,172.13/650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.75

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