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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 975.47 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 975.47 and 303.89 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 975.47 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/975.47 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 975.47 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 296,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,431.46/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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