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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.30 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.30 and 386.30 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.30 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.30 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.30 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 347,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,399.59/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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