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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 898.64 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 898.64 and 356.45 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 898.64 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/898.64 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 898.64 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 320,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,323.37/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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