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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 971.59 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 971.59 and 302.26 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 971.59 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/971.59 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 971.59 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 293,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,672.79/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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