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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 975.71 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 975.71 and 303.62 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 975.71 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/975.71 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 975.71 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 296,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,239.67/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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