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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.45, 898.90 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.45, 898.90 and 385.93 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.45 : 898.90 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.45/898.90 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.45x = 898.90 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.45x = 346,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,912.48/651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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