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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 976.59 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 976.59 and 285.66 is: 428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 976.59 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/976.59 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 976.59 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 278,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,972.70/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.61

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