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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.85, 899.49 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.85, 899.49 and 389.86 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.85 : 899.49 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.85/899.49 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.85x = 899.49 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.85x = 350,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,675.17/651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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