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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.58, 975.87 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.58, 975.87 and 285.28 is: 427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.58 : 975.87 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.58/975.87 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.58x = 975.87 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.58x = 278,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,396.19/650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.92

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