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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 898.82 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 898.82 and 356.55 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 898.82 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/898.82 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 898.82 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 320,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,474.27/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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