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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 898.28 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 898.28 and 385.48 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 898.28 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/898.28 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 898.28 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 346,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,268.35/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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