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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 975.25 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 975.25 and 285.21 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 975.25 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/975.25 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 975.25 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 278,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,155.07/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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