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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 973.42 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 973.42 and 340.78 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 973.42 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/973.42 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 973.42 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 331,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,722.07/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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