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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.83, 974.05 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.83, 974.05 and 302.76 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.83 : 974.05 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.83/974.05 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.83x = 974.05 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.83x = 294,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,903.38/649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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