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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.80, 972.63 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.80, 972.63 and 341.24 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.80 : 972.63 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.80/972.63 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.80x = 972.63 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.80x = 331,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,895.40/649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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