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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 897.50 and 355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 897.50 and 355.63 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 897.50 = 355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/897.50 = 355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 897.50 × 355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 319,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,176.57/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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