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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.06, 897.08 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.06, 897.08 and 355.32 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.06 : 897.08 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.06/897.08 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.06x = 897.08 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.06x = 318,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,750.93/650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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