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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.39, 898.90 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.39, 898.90 and 356.64 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.39 : 898.90 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.39/898.90 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.39x = 898.90 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.39x = 320,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,583.70/651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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