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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 976.27 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 976.27 and 304.64 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 976.27 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/976.27 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 976.27 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 297,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,410.89/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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