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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 899.57 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 899.57 and 357.11 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 899.57 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/899.57 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 899.57 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 321,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,245.44/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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