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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.45, 972.84 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.45, 972.84 and 340.22 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.45 : 972.84 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.45/972.84 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.45x = 972.84 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.45x = 330,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,975.61/648.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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