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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 976.56 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 976.56 and 304.47 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 976.56 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/976.56 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 976.56 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 297,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,333.22/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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