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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.38, 974.07 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.38, 974.07 and 283.98 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.38 : 974.07 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.38/974.07 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.38x = 974.07 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.38x = 276,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,616.40/649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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