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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 977.51 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 977.51 and 304.90 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 977.51 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/977.51 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 977.51 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 298,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,036.39/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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