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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.15, 974.71 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.15, 974.71 and 341.84 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.15 : 974.71 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.15/974.71 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.15x = 974.71 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.15x = 333,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,188.28/650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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