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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 899.48 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 899.48 and 386.21 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 899.48 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/899.48 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 899.48 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 347,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,386.24/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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