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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 978.45 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 978.45 and 305.44 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 978.45 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/978.45 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 978.45 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 298,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,857.77/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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