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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 899.71 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 899.71 and 357.24 is: 492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 899.71 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/899.71 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 899.71 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 321,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,412.40/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.98

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