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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 976.48 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 976.48 and 304.46 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 976.48 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/976.48 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 976.48 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 297,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,297.98/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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