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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 898.02 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 898.02 and 385.25 is: 531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 898.02 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/898.02 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 898.02 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 345,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,957.71/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.69

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