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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.06, 973.49 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.06, 973.49 and 302.12 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.06 : 973.49 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.06/973.49 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.06x = 973.49 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.06x = 294,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,110.80/649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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