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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 898.65 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 898.65 and 356.46 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 898.65 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/898.65 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 898.65 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 320,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,331.00/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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