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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.55, 973.96 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.55, 973.96 and 302.67 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.55 : 973.96 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.55/973.96 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.55x = 973.96 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.55x = 294,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,787.72/649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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