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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.33, 973.56 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.33, 973.56 and 302.47 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.33 : 973.56 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.33/973.56 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.33x = 973.56 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.33x = 294,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,472.69/649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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