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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 975.77 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 975.77 and 304.03 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 975.77 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/975.77 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 975.77 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 296,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,656.95/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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