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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 972.79 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 972.79 and 340.58 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 972.79 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/972.79 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 972.79 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 331,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,312.82/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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