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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.24, 975.10 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.24, 975.10 and 308 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.24 : 975.10 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.24/975.10 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.24x = 975.10 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.24x = 300,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,330.80/650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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