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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 977.57 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 977.57 and 305.18 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 977.57 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/977.57 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 977.57 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 298,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,334.81/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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