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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 976.59 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 976.59 and 304.79 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 976.59 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/976.59 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 976.59 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 297,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,649.98/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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