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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 897.65 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 897.65 and 355.74 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 897.65 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/897.65 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 897.65 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 319,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,328.23/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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