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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.33 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.33 and 303.62 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.33 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.33 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.33 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 296,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,124.82/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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