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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 897.56 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 897.56 and 355.69 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 897.56 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/897.56 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 897.56 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 319,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,253.12/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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