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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.66, 898.17 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.66, 898.17 and 388.63 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.66 : 898.17 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.66/898.17 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.66x = 898.17 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.66x = 349,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,051.32/650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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