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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 971.43 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 971.43 and 340.44 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 971.43 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/971.43 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 971.43 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 330,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,713.63/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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