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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.35, 976.57 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.35, 976.57 and 304.50 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.35 : 976.57 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.35/976.57 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.35x = 976.57 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.35x = 297,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,362.03/651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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