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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.41, 974.39 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.41, 974.39 and 341.19 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.41 : 974.39 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.41/974.39 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.41x = 974.39 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.41x = 332,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,447.25/649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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