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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 976.77 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 976.77 and 304.60 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 976.77 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/976.77 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 976.77 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 297,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,524.14/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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