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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.38, 972.25 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.38, 972.25 and 301.88 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.38 : 972.25 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.38/972.25 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.38x = 972.25 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.38x = 293,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,500.74/648.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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