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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.45, 975.11 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.45, 975.11 and 284.96 is: 427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.45 : 975.11 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.45/975.11 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.45x = 975.11 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.45x = 277,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,867.35/650.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.19

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