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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.73, 974.02 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.73, 974.02 and 284.23 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.73 : 974.02 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.73/974.02 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.73x = 974.02 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.73x = 276,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,845.70/649.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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