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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.57 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.57 and 304.34 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.57 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.57 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.57 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 297,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,205.38/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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