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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 975.87 and 303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 975.87 and 303.70 is: 455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 975.87 = 303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/975.87 = 303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 975.87 × 303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 296,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,371.72/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.47

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