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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 973.35 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 973.35 and 340.50 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 973.35 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/973.35 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 973.35 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 331,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,425.68/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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