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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 976.33 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 976.33 and 303.99 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 976.33 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/976.33 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 976.33 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 296,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,798.60/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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