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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 976.46 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 976.46 and 342.77 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 976.46 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/976.46 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 976.46 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 334,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,694.60/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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