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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.49, 898.98 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.49, 898.98 and 382.33 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.49 : 898.98 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.49/898.98 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.49x = 898.98 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.49x = 343,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,707.02/651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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