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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 898.62 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 898.62 and 356.49 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 898.62 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/898.62 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 898.62 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 320,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,349.04/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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