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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 975.44 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 975.44 and 285.10 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 975.44 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/975.44 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 975.44 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 278,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,097.94/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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