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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 899.28 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 899.28 and 356.92 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 899.28 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/899.28 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 899.28 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 320,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,971.02/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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