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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.95, 977.90 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.95, 977.90 and 305.15 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.95 : 977.90 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.95/977.90 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.95x = 977.90 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.95x = 298,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,407.10/651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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