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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 897.41 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 897.41 and 355.56 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 897.41 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/897.41 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 897.41 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 319,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,081.32/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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