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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 897.73 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 897.73 and 355.79 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 897.73 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/897.73 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 897.73 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 319,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,403.36/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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