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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 975.90 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 975.90 and 304.41 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 975.90 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/975.90 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 975.90 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 297,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,073.72/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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