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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.42, 974.01 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.42, 974.01 and 302.69 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.42 : 974.01 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.42/974.01 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.42x = 974.01 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.42x = 294,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,823.09/649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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