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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.19, 973.52 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.19, 973.52 and 302.45 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.19 : 973.52 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.19/973.52 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.19x = 973.52 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.19x = 294,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,434.74/649.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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