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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 972.85 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 972.85 and 283.19 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 972.85 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/972.85 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 972.85 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 275,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,501.39/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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