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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.26, 976.02 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.26, 976.02 and 285.18 is: 428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.26 : 976.02 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.26/976.02 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.26x = 976.02 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.26x = 278,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,341.38/650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.05

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