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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 898.37 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 898.37 and 356.29 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 898.37 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/898.37 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 898.37 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 320,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,080.25/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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