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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 976.08 and 304.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 976.08 and 304.00 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 976.08 = 304.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/976.08 = 304.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 976.08 × 304.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 296,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,732.51/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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