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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 973.50 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 973.50 and 302.01 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 973.50 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/973.50 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 973.50 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 294,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,006.74/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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