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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.66, 974.84 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.66, 974.84 and 341.78 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.66 : 974.84 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.66/974.84 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.66x = 974.84 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.66x = 333,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,180.82/650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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