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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 973.53 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 973.53 and 302.49 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 973.53 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/973.53 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 973.53 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 294,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,483.09/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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