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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 977.22 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 977.22 and 304.66 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 977.22 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/977.22 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 977.22 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 297,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,719.85/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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