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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 899.16 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 899.16 and 356.86 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 899.16 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/899.16 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 899.16 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 320,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,874.24/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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