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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 974.80 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 974.80 and 284.80 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 974.80 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/974.80 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 974.80 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 277,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,623.04/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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