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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 975.49 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 975.49 and 299.12 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 975.49 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/975.49 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 975.49 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 291,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,787.37/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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