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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 898.62 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 898.62 and 389.16 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 898.62 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/898.62 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 898.62 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 349,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,706.96/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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