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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 898.17 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 898.17 and 388.89 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 898.17 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/898.17 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 898.17 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 349,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,289.33/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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