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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 974.57 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 974.57 and 302.81 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 974.57 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/974.57 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 974.57 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 295,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,103.15/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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