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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 898.11 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 898.11 and 356.13 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 898.11 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/898.11 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 898.11 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 319,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,843.91/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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