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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.52, 974.70 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.52, 974.70 and 284.34 is: 426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.52 : 974.70 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.52/974.70 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.52x = 974.70 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.52x = 277,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,146.20/649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.69

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