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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.35, 975.43 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.35, 975.43 and 303.40 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.35 : 975.43 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.35/975.43 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.35x = 975.43 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.35x = 295,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,945.46/650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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