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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.73, 978.17 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.73, 978.17 and 305.25 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.73 : 978.17 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.73/978.17 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.73x = 978.17 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.73x = 298,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,586.39/651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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