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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 974.10 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 974.10 and 284.28 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 974.10 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/974.10 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 974.10 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 276,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,912.28/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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