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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 897.10 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 897.10 and 355.34 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 897.10 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/897.10 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 897.10 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 318,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,775.51/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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