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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 975.74 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 975.74 and 285.03 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 975.74 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/975.74 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 975.74 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 278,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,113.75/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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