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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 973.38 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 973.38 and 283.97 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 973.38 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/973.38 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 973.38 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 276,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,410.72/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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