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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.61, 974.65 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.61, 974.65 and 284.43 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.61 : 974.65 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.61/974.65 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.61x = 974.65 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.61x = 277,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,219.70/649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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