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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 898.19 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 898.19 and 385.46 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 898.19 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/898.19 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 898.19 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 346,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,214.71/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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