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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 898.08 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 898.08 and 385.05 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 898.08 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/898.08 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 898.08 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 345,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,805.70/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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