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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 899.10 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 899.10 and 389.64 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 899.10 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/899.10 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 899.10 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 350,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,325.32/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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