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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 897.53 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 897.53 and 388.44 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 897.53 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/897.53 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 897.53 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 348,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,634.61/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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