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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 898.39 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 898.39 and 356.26 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 898.39 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/898.39 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 898.39 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 320,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,060.42/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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