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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 976.75 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 976.75 and 299.50 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 976.75 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/976.75 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 976.75 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 292,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,536.63/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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