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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.30, 974.61 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.30, 974.61 and 341.10 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.30 : 974.61 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.30/974.61 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.30x = 974.61 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.30x = 332,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,439.47/649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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