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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.51, 975.21 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.51, 975.21 and 303.66 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.51 : 975.21 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.51/975.21 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.51x = 975.21 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.51x = 296,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,127.47/650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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