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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.05, 898.47 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.05, 898.47 and 371.31 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.05 : 898.47 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.05/898.47 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.05x = 898.47 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.05x = 333,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,610.90/651.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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