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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 975.85 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 975.85 and 304.34 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 975.85 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/975.85 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 975.85 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 296,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,990.19/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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