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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 898.68 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 898.68 and 356.49 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 898.68 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/898.68 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 898.68 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 320,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,370.43/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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