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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 897.42 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 897.42 and 355.56 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 897.42 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/897.42 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 897.42 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 319,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,086.66/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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