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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.63, 973.09 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.63, 973.09 and 303.26 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.63 : 973.09 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.63/973.09 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.63x = 973.09 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.63x = 295,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,099.27/649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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