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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.46, 974.48 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.46, 974.48 and 341.94 is: 512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.46 : 974.48 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.46/974.48 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.46x = 974.48 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.46x = 333,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,211.98/650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.27

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