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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 898.32 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 898.32 and 356.24 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 898.32 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/898.32 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 898.32 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 320,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,017.52/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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