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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 898.80 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 898.80 and 356.54 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 898.80 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/898.80 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 898.80 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 320,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,460.22/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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