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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 974.64 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 974.64 and 342.14 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 974.64 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/974.64 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 974.64 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 333,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,463.33/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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