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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 897.92 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 897.92 and 355.94 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 897.92 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/897.92 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 897.92 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 319,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,604.08/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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