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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 898.87 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 898.87 and 356.62 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 898.87 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/898.87 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 898.87 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 320,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,555.02/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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