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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 897.96 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 897.96 and 385.12 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 897.96 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/897.96 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 897.96 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 345,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,822.36/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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