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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.85, 973.46 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.85, 973.46 and 302.39 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.85 : 973.46 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.85/973.46 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.85x = 973.46 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.85x = 294,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,360.46/648.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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