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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 897.23 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 897.23 and 355.43 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 897.23 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/897.23 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 897.23 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 318,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,896.20/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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