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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 897.94 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 897.94 and 355.92 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 897.94 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/897.94 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 897.94 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 319,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,594.80/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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