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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 977.13 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 977.13 and 304.94 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 977.13 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/977.13 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 977.13 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 297,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,961.14/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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