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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 976.01 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 976.01 and 304.19 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 976.01 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/976.01 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 976.01 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 296,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,886.08/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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