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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 897.77 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 897.77 and 355.84 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 897.77 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/897.77 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 897.77 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 319,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,461.12/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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