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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.01, 973.09 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.01, 973.09 and 302.16 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.01 : 973.09 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.01/973.09 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.01x = 973.09 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.01x = 294,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,027.36/649.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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