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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 898.44 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 898.44 and 356.30 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 898.44 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/898.44 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 898.44 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 320,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,114.17/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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