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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 976.29 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 976.29 and 304.26 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 976.29 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/976.29 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 976.29 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 297,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,046.00/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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