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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 898.63 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 898.63 and 385.64 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 898.63 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/898.63 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 898.63 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 346,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,545.59/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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