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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 975.34 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 975.34 and 285.45 is: 427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 975.34 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/975.34 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 975.34 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 278,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,410.25/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.86

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