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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.84, 973.95 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.84, 973.95 and 284.20 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.84 : 973.95 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.84/973.95 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.84x = 973.95 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.84x = 276,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,796.59/649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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