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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 897.33 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 897.33 and 355.52 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 897.33 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/897.33 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 897.33 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 319,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,022.34/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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