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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 897.60 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 897.60 and 381.33 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 897.60 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/897.60 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 897.60 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 342,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,281.81/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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