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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.39, 976.94 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.39, 976.94 and 304.88 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.39 : 976.94 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.39/976.94 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.39x = 976.94 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.39x = 297,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,849.47/651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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