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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.09, 971.97 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.09, 971.97 and 301.09 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.09 : 971.97 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.09/971.97 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.09x = 971.97 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.09x = 292,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,645.59/648.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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