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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 899.32 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 899.32 and 389.86 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 899.32 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/899.32 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 899.32 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 350,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,608.90/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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