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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 898.67 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 898.67 and 356.48 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 898.67 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/898.67 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 898.67 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 320,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,358.00/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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