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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.37, 897.49 and 355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.37, 897.49 and 355.63 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.37 : 897.49 = 355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.37/897.49 = 355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.37x = 897.49 × 355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.37x = 319,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,174.37/650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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