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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.86, 899.59 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.86, 899.59 and 357.14 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.86 : 899.59 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.86/899.59 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.86x = 899.59 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.86x = 321,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,275.07/651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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