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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 897.29 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 897.29 and 355.47 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 897.29 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/897.29 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 897.29 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 318,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,957.90/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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