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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 976.71 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 976.71 and 299.76 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 976.71 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/976.71 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 976.71 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 292,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,778.59/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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