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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 898.65 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 898.65 and 371.47 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 898.65 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/898.65 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 898.65 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 333,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,819.66/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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