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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 898.01 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 898.01 and 356.01 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 898.01 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/898.01 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 898.01 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 319,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,700.54/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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