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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.38, 973.88 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.38, 973.88 and 284.08 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.38 : 973.88 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.38/973.88 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.38x = 973.88 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.38x = 276,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,659.83/649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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