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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.05, 971.39 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.05, 971.39 and 301.17 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.05 : 971.39 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.05/971.39 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.05x = 971.39 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.05x = 292,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,552.46/648.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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