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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 897.99 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 897.99 and 385.46 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 897.99 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/897.99 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 897.99 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 346,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,139.23/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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