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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 898.90 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 898.90 and 356.66 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 898.90 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/898.90 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 898.90 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 320,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,601.67/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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