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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 975.85 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 975.85 and 285.27 is: 427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 975.85 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/975.85 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 975.85 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 278,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,380.73/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.79

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