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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.58, 899.18 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.58, 899.18 and 356.84 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.58 : 899.18 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.58/899.18 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.58x = 899.18 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.58x = 320,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,863.85/651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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