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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 973.80 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 973.80 and 283.96 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 973.80 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/973.80 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 973.80 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 276,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,520.25/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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