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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 897.85 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 897.85 and 355.89 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 897.85 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/897.85 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 897.85 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 319,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,532.24/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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