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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.95, 974.37 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.95, 974.37 and 284.46 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.95 : 974.37 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.95/974.37 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.95x = 974.37 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.95x = 277,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,167.87/649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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