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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.39, 975.44 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.39, 975.44 and 303.88 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.39 : 975.44 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.39/975.44 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.39x = 975.44 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.39x = 296,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,420.29/650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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