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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.45, 975.85 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.45, 975.85 and 304.30 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.45 : 975.85 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.45/975.85 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.45x = 975.85 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.45x = 296,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,951.16/651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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