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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 974.91 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 974.91 and 284.87 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 974.91 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/974.91 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 974.91 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 277,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,722.61/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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