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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.73, 970.18 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.73, 970.18 and 300.02 is: 450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.73 : 970.18 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.73/970.18 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.73x = 970.18 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.73x = 291,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,067.80/646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.06

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