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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 974.76 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 974.76 and 341.49 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 974.76 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/974.76 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 974.76 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 332,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,870.79/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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