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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.91 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.91 and 305.08 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.91 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.91 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.91 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 298,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,337.19/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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