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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.90, 973.98 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.90, 973.98 and 284.29 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.90 : 973.98 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.90/973.98 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.90x = 973.98 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.90x = 276,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,887.90/649.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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