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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 898.62 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 898.62 and 356.47 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 898.62 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/898.62 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 898.62 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 320,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,327.26/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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