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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 898.74 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 898.74 and 389.34 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 898.74 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/898.74 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 898.74 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 349,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,915.43/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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