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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 973.32 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 973.32 and 340.48 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 973.32 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/973.32 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 973.32 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 331,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,395.99/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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