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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 897.99 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 897.99 and 355.98 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 897.99 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/897.99 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 897.99 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 319,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,666.48/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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