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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 899.46 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 899.46 and 389.89 is: 538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 899.46 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/899.46 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 899.46 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 350,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,684.01/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.11

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