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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 974.58 and 284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 974.58 and 284.53 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 974.58 = 284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/974.58 = 284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 974.58 × 284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 277,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,295.82/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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