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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.34, 972.79 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.34, 972.79 and 340.12 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.34 : 972.79 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.34/972.79 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.34x = 972.79 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.34x = 330,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,864.88/648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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