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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 973.17 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 973.17 and 283.62 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 973.17 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/973.17 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 973.17 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 276,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,010.48/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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