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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.46, 898.93 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.46, 898.93 and 389.42 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.46 : 898.93 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.46/898.93 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.46x = 898.93 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.46x = 350,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,061.32/651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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