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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 974.28 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 974.28 and 341.18 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 974.28 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/974.28 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 974.28 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 332,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,404.85/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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