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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 898.90 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 898.90 and 356.62 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 898.90 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/898.90 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 898.90 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 320,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,565.72/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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