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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 974.03 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 974.03 and 283.64 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 974.03 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/974.03 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 974.03 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 276,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,273.87/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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