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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.54, 974.83 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.54, 974.83 and 341.58 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.54 : 974.83 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.54/974.83 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.54x = 974.83 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.54x = 332,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,980.85/649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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