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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.94, 973.61 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.94, 973.61 and 302.48 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.94 : 973.61 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.94/973.61 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.94x = 973.61 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.94x = 294,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,496.04/648.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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