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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 975.97 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 975.97 and 304.16 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 975.97 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/975.97 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 975.97 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 296,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,851.04/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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