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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.35, 897.43 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.35, 897.43 and 355.61 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.35 : 897.43 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.35/897.43 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.35x = 897.43 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.35x = 319,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,135.08/650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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