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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 898.57 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 898.57 and 356.41 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 898.57 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/898.57 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 898.57 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 320,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,256.20/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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