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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.33, 974.79 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.33, 974.79 and 303.26 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.33 : 974.79 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.33/974.79 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.33x = 974.79 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.33x = 295,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,609.94/650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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