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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 897.92 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 897.92 and 385.16 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 897.92 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/897.92 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 897.92 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 345,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,837.90/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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