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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 897.40 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 897.40 and 355.60 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 897.40 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/897.40 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 897.40 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 319,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,115.44/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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