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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.37, 975.02 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.37, 975.02 and 303.53 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.37 : 975.02 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.37/975.02 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.37x = 975.02 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.37x = 295,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,941.43/650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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