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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 975.05 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 975.05 and 341.69 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 975.05 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/975.05 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 975.05 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 333,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,163.13/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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