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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 898.66 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 898.66 and 385.54 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 898.66 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/898.66 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 898.66 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 346,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,469.38/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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