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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 898.43 and 389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 898.43 and 389.00 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 898.43 = 389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/898.43 = 389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 898.43 × 389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 349,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,489.57/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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