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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.44, 974.52 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.44, 974.52 and 284.40 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.44 : 974.52 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.44/974.52 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.44x = 974.52 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.44x = 277,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,153.49/649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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