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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 898.52 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 898.52 and 356.34 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 898.52 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/898.52 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 898.52 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 320,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,174.80/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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