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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.37, 898.89 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.37, 898.89 and 356.63 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.37 : 898.89 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.37/898.89 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.37x = 898.89 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.37x = 320,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,569.80/651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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