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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 898.95 and 352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 898.95 and 352.66 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 898.95 = 352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/898.95 = 352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 898.95 × 352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 317,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,027.03/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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