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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 899.27 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 899.27 and 352.90 is: 486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 899.27 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/899.27 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 899.27 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 317,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,347.89/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.99

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