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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.65, 973.92 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.65, 973.92 and 284.15 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.65 : 973.92 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.65/973.92 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.65x = 973.92 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.65x = 276,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,737.95/649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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