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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 897.45 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 897.45 and 355.59 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 897.45 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/897.45 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 897.45 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 319,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,124.25/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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