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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 898.02 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 898.02 and 388.71 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 898.02 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/898.02 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 898.02 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 349,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,069.35/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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