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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.82, 975.99 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.82, 975.99 and 280.23 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.82 : 975.99 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.82/975.99 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.82x = 975.99 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.82x = 273,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,501.68/650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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