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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 977.69 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 977.69 and 304.50 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 977.69 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/977.69 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 977.69 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 297,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,707.85/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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