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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 899.35 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 899.35 and 356.96 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 899.35 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/899.35 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 899.35 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 321,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,033.33/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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