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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 898.26 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 898.26 and 356.19 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 898.26 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/898.26 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 898.26 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 319,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,951.23/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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