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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 897.89 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 897.89 and 638.48 is: 880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 897.89 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/897.89 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 897.89 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 573,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,283.86/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.84

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