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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 897.83 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 897.83 and 385.22 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 897.83 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/897.83 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 897.83 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 345,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,862.07/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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