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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.71, 973.05 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.71, 973.05 and 301.85 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.71 : 973.05 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.71/973.05 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.71x = 973.05 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.71x = 293,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,709.15/648.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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