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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 897.48 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 897.48 and 388.80 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 897.48 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/897.48 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 897.48 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 348,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,940.22/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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