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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.83, 973.44 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.83, 973.44 and 302.37 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.83 : 973.44 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.83/973.44 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.83x = 973.44 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.83x = 294,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,339.05/648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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