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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 972.72 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 972.72 and 301.59 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 972.72 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/972.72 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 972.72 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 293,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,362.62/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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