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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 976.08 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 976.08 and 285.32 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 976.08 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/976.08 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 976.08 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 278,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,495.15/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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