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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 898.36 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 898.36 and 356.26 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 898.36 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/898.36 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 898.36 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 320,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,049.73/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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