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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.23, 973.29 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.23, 973.29 and 283.74 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.23 : 973.29 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.23/973.29 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.23x = 973.29 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.23x = 276,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,161.30/649.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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