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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.92, 972.52 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.92, 972.52 and 302.20 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.92 : 972.52 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.92/972.52 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.92x = 972.52 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.92x = 293,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,895.54/648.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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