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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.93, 898.30 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.93, 898.30 and 389.10 is: 536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.93 : 898.30 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.93/898.30 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.93x = 898.30 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.93x = 349,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,528.53/650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.97

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