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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 975.33 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 975.33 and 285.12 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 975.33 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/975.33 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 975.33 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 278,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,086.09/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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