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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 974.58 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 974.58 and 303.17 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 974.58 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/974.58 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 974.58 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 295,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,458.55/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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