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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.85, 899.55 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.85, 899.55 and 357.12 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.85 : 899.55 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.85/899.55 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.85x = 899.55 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.85x = 321,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,242.80/651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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