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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.25 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.25 and 304.09 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.25 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.25 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.25 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 296,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,866.18/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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