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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 898.68 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 898.68 and 371.48 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 898.68 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/898.68 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 898.68 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 333,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,843.89/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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