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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 972.62 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 972.62 and 301.86 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 972.62 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/972.62 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 972.62 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 293,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,595.07/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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