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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.62, 899.23 and 356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.62, 899.23 and 356.89 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.62 : 899.23 = 356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.62/899.23 = 356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.62x = 899.23 × 356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.62x = 320,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,926.19/651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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