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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.29, 897.35 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.29, 897.35 and 355.55 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.29 : 897.35 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.29/897.35 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.29x = 897.35 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.29x = 319,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,053.26/650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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