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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 898.22 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 898.22 and 371.05 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 898.22 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/898.22 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 898.22 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 333,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,285.83/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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