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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 898.16 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 898.16 and 356.12 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 898.16 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/898.16 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 898.16 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 319,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,855.37/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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