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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.70, 974.38 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.70, 974.38 and 302.70 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.70 : 974.38 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.70/974.38 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.70x = 974.38 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.70x = 294,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,943.31/649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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