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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 897.97 and 355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 897.97 and 355.97 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 897.97 = 355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/897.97 = 355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 897.97 × 355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 319,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,650.38/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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