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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 973.08 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 973.08 and 341.01 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 973.08 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/973.08 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 973.08 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 331,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,830.01/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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