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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 899.40 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 899.40 and 357.01 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 899.40 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/899.40 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 899.40 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 321,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,094.79/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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