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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 973.94 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 973.94 and 284.14 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 973.94 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/973.94 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 973.94 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 276,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,735.31/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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