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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 898.78 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 898.78 and 356.54 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 898.78 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/898.78 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 898.78 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 320,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,451.02/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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