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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 973.82 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 973.82 and 302.62 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 973.82 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/973.82 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 973.82 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 294,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,693.46/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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