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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 898.38 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 898.38 and 356.28 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 898.38 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/898.38 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 898.38 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 320,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,074.83/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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