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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.15, 897.19 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.15, 897.19 and 355.41 is: 490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.15 : 897.19 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.15/897.19 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.15x = 897.19 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.15x = 318,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,864.03/650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.45

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