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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 974.48 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 974.48 and 342.47 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 974.48 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/974.48 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 974.48 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 333,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,723.58/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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