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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.82 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.82 and 343 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.82 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.82 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.82 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 335,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,049.26/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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