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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 976.94 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 976.94 and 304.51 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 976.94 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/976.94 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 976.94 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 297,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,488.00/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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