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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 897.01 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 897.01 and 355.27 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 897.01 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/897.01 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 897.01 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 318,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,678.97/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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