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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 897.96 and 398.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 897.96 and 398.87 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 897.96 = 398.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/897.96 = 398.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 897.96 × 398.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 358,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,169.31/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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