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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.04, 973.04 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.04, 973.04 and 283.55 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.04 : 973.04 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.04/973.04 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.04x = 973.04 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.04x = 275,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,899.21/649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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