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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.41 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.41 and 303.79 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.41 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.41 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.41 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 296,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,315.85/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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