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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.46, 899.08 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.46, 899.08 and 371.71 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.46 : 899.08 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.46/899.08 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.46x = 899.08 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.46x = 334,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,197.03/651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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