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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.42, 974.13 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.42, 974.13 and 284.46 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.42 : 974.13 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.42/974.13 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.42x = 974.13 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.42x = 277,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,096.30/649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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