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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 975.51 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 975.51 and 285.75 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 975.51 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/975.51 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 975.51 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 278,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,751.98/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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