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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 899.43 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 899.43 and 389.79 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 899.43 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/899.43 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 899.43 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 350,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,588.82/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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