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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.87, 976.48 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.87, 976.48 and 342.64 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.87 : 976.48 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.87/976.48 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.87x = 976.48 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.87x = 334,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,581.47/650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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