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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 898.99 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 898.99 and 389.60 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 898.99 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/898.99 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 898.99 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 350,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,241.04/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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