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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 898 and 355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 898 and 355.99 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 898 = 355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/898 = 355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 898 × 355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 319,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,679.02/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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