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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 975.60 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 975.60 and 285.40 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 975.60 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/975.60 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 975.60 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 278,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,436.24/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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