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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 972.68 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 972.68 and 340.11 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 972.68 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/972.68 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 972.68 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 330,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,812.85/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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