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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 976.68 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 976.68 and 304.29 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 976.68 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/976.68 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 976.68 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 297,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,193.96/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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