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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 899.17 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 899.17 and 389.79 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 899.17 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/899.17 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 899.17 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 350,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,486.50/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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