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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 898.28 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 898.28 and 389.02 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 898.28 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/898.28 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 898.28 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 349,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,448.89/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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