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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 977.34 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 977.34 and 309.48 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 977.34 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/977.34 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 977.34 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 302,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,467.18/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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