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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 975.63 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 975.63 and 285.58 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 975.63 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/975.63 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 975.63 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 278,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,620.42/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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