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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.62, 974.77 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.62, 974.77 and 284.32 is: 426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.62 : 974.77 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.62/974.77 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.62x = 974.77 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.62x = 277,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,140.31/649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.62

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