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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 974.70 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 974.70 and 341.85 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 974.70 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/974.70 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 974.70 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 333,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,201.20/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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