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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.55, 974.72 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.55, 974.72 and 341.62 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.55 : 974.72 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.55/974.72 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.55x = 974.72 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.55x = 332,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,983.85/649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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