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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 976.25 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 976.25 and 285.55 is: 428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 976.25 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/976.25 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 976.25 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 278,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,766.46/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.40

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