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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 898.58 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 898.58 and 356.42 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 898.58 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/898.58 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 898.58 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 320,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,267.96/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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