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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.47, 976.70 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.47, 976.70 and 304.61 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.47 : 976.70 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.47/976.70 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.47x = 976.70 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.47x = 297,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,506.18/651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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