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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.28, 974.08 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.28, 974.08 and 302.34 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.28 : 974.08 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.28/974.08 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.28x = 974.08 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.28x = 294,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,503.35/649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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