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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.73, 972.51 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.73, 972.51 and 341.15 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.73 : 972.51 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.73/972.51 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.73x = 972.51 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.73x = 331,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,774.22/649.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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