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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.62 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.62 and 285.86 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.62 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.62 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.62 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 279,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,180.11/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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