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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 897.70 and 384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 897.70 and 384.95 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 897.70 = 384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/897.70 = 384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 897.70 × 384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 345,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,569.62/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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