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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 975.71 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 975.71 and 303.91 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 975.71 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/975.71 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 975.71 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 296,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,526.35/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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