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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 975.48 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 975.48 and 285.21 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 975.48 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/975.48 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 975.48 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 278,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,216.65/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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