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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 899.60 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 899.60 and 357.18 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 899.60 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/899.60 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 899.60 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 321,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,317.34/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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