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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 975.63 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 975.63 and 303.94 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 975.63 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/975.63 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 975.63 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 296,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,528.10/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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