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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 975.46 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 975.46 and 342.33 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 975.46 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/975.46 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 975.46 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 333,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,929.22/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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