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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.89, 973.59 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.89, 973.59 and 341.01 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.89 : 973.59 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.89/973.59 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.89x = 973.59 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.89x = 332,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,005.52/648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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