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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 976 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 976 and 285.50 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 976 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/976 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 976 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 278,648
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,648/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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