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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 898.83 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 898.83 and 356.59 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 898.83 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/898.83 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 898.83 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 320,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,514.91/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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