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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.31, 898.93 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.31, 898.93 and 385.64 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.31 : 898.93 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.31/898.93 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.31x = 898.93 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.31x = 346,667.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,667.78/651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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