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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 899.46 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 899.46 and 386.39 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 899.46 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/899.46 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 899.46 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 347,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,537.85/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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