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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 898.22 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 898.22 and 356.14 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 898.22 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/898.22 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 898.22 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 319,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,891.56/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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