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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 972.30 and 340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 972.30 and 340.09 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 972.30 = 340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/972.30 = 340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 972.30 × 340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 330,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,668.35/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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