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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 975.46 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 975.46 and 304.04 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 975.46 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/975.46 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 975.46 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 296,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,574.36/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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