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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 973.26 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 973.26 and 302.13 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 973.26 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/973.26 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 973.26 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 294,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,044.67/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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