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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 976.30 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 976.30 and 304.01 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 976.30 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/976.30 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 976.30 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 296,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,798.56/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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