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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.99, 977.98 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.99, 977.98 and 305.46 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.99 : 977.98 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.99/977.98 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.99x = 977.98 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.99x = 298,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,733.77/651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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