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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 898.46 and 388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 898.46 and 388.93 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 898.46 = 388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/898.46 = 388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 898.46 × 388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 349,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,436.10/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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