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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.70 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.70 and 309 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.70 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.70 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.70 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 301,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,800.30/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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