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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.11, 972.77 and 340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.11, 972.77 and 340.18 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.11 : 972.77 = 340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.11/972.77 = 340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.11x = 972.77 × 340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.11x = 330,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,916.90/648.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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