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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 899.49 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 899.49 and 389.63 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 899.49 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/899.49 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 899.49 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 350,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,463.79/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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