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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 974.40 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 974.40 and 341.21 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 974.40 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/974.40 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 974.40 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 332,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,476.18/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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