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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 898.38 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 898.38 and 356.27 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 898.38 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/898.38 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 898.38 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 320,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,061.35/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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