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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 976.07 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 976.07 and 299.26 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 976.07 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/976.07 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 976.07 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 292,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,098.71/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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