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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 975.37 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 975.37 and 389.98 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 975.37 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/975.37 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 975.37 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 380,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,374.79/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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