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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.53, 975.62 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.53, 975.62 and 285.23 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.53 : 975.62 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.53/975.62 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.53x = 975.62 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.53x = 278,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,272.23/650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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