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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 974.68 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 974.68 and 284.56 is: 426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 974.68 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/974.68 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 974.68 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 277,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,354.94/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.70

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