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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.33, 975.69 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.33, 975.69 and 303.87 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.33 : 975.69 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.33/975.69 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.33x = 975.69 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.33x = 296,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,482.92/650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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