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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.37, 976.51 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.37, 976.51 and 304.53 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.37 : 976.51 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.37/976.51 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.37x = 976.51 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.37x = 297,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,376.59/651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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