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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 971.72 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 971.72 and 340.98 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 971.72 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/971.72 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 971.72 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 331,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,330.52/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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