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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 899.66 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 899.66 and 357.21 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 899.66 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/899.66 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 899.66 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 321,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,367.55/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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