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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 898.53 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 898.53 and 356.40 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 898.53 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/898.53 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 898.53 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 320,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,236.09/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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