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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 975.20 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 975.20 and 303.37 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 975.20 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/975.20 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 975.20 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 295,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,842.47/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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