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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.11, 973.52 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.11, 973.52 and 302.23 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.11 : 973.52 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.11/973.52 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.11x = 973.52 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.11x = 294,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,227.79/649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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