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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.31, 898.81 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.31, 898.81 and 356.58 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.31 : 898.81 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.31/898.81 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.31x = 898.81 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.31x = 320,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,496.78/651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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