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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 976.56 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 976.56 and 285.44 is: 428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 976.56 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/976.56 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 976.56 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 278,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,749.29/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.21

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