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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 897.81 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 897.81 and 355.86 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 897.81 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/897.81 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 897.81 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 319,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,494.67/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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