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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 897.97 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 897.97 and 384.98 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 897.97 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/897.97 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 897.97 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 345,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,695.04/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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