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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 899.46 and 386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 899.46 and 386.05 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 899.46 = 386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/899.46 = 386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 899.46 × 386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 347,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,236.53/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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