Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 976 and 285.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 650.79, 976 and 285.50 is: 428.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650.79 : 976 = 285.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650.79/976 = 285.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650.79x = 976 × 285.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650.79x = 278,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,648/650.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.17
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