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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 899.48 and 357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 899.48 and 357.07 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 899.48 = 357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/899.48 = 357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 899.48 × 357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 321,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,177.32/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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