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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 976.01 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 976.01 and 304.11 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 976.01 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/976.01 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 976.01 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 296,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,812.88/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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