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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 976.46 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 976.46 and 304.22 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 976.46 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/976.46 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 976.46 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 297,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,059.58/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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