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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 975.88 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 975.88 and 285.39 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 975.88 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/975.88 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 975.88 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 278,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,506.39/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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