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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 975.81 and 285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 975.81 and 285.71 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 975.81 = 285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/975.81 = 285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 975.81 × 285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 278,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,798.68/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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