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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 975.13 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 975.13 and 303.20 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 975.13 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/975.13 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 975.13 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 295,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,659.42/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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