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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.35, 976.93 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.35, 976.93 and 304.40 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.35 : 976.93 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.35/976.93 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.35x = 976.93 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.35x = 297,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,377.49/651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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