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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.56, 973.19 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.56, 973.19 and 302.06 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.56 : 973.19 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.56/973.19 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.56x = 973.19 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.56x = 293,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,955.40/648.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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