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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 897.22 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 897.22 and 355.44 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 897.22 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/897.22 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 897.22 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 318,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,911.69/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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