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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 976.05 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 976.05 and 285.48 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 976.05 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/976.05 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 976.05 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 278,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,642.75/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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