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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 897.93 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 897.93 and 385.30 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 897.93 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/897.93 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 897.93 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 345,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,966.01/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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