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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.49, 899.05 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.49, 899.05 and 356.75 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.49 : 899.05 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.49/899.05 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.49x = 899.05 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.49x = 320,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,739.80/651.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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