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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 898.98 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 898.98 and 389.46 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 898.98 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/898.98 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 898.98 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 350,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,116.75/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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