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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 897.60 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 897.60 and 388.46 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 897.60 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/897.60 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 897.60 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 348,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,681.70/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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