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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 977.26 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 977.26 and 305.03 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 977.26 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/977.26 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 977.26 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 298,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,093.62/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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