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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 897.96 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 897.96 and 388.84 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 897.96 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/897.96 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 897.96 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 349,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,162.77/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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