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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 975.39 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 975.39 and 284.77 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 975.39 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/975.39 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 975.39 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 277,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,761.81/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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