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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 976.40 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 976.40 and 304.66 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 976.40 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/976.40 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 976.40 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 297,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,470.02/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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