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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 897.02 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 897.02 and 355.29 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 897.02 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/897.02 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 897.02 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 318,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,707.99/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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