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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 898.98 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 898.98 and 356.74 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 898.98 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/898.98 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 898.98 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 320,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,702.13/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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