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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.07, 974.84 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.07, 974.84 and 341.73 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.07 : 974.84 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.07/974.84 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.07x = 974.84 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.07x = 333,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,130.36/650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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