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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 976.58 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 976.58 and 304.80 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 976.58 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/976.58 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 976.58 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 297,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,661.58/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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