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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 897.28 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 897.28 and 355.48 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 897.28 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/897.28 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 897.28 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 318,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,965.09/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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