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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 897.06 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 897.06 and 355.30 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 897.06 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/897.06 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 897.06 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 318,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,725.42/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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