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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 898.87 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 898.87 and 356.68 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 898.87 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/898.87 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 898.87 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 320,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,608.95/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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