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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 974.64 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 974.64 and 303.28 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 974.64 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/974.64 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 974.64 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 295,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,589.35/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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