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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.75, 971.78 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.75, 971.78 and 302.39 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.75 : 971.78 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.75/971.78 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.75x = 971.78 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.75x = 293,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,853.83/648.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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