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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.45, 897.62 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.45, 897.62 and 355.72 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.45 : 897.62 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.45/897.62 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.45x = 897.62 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.45x = 319,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,301.39/650.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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