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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 976.82 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 976.82 and 343.24 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 976.82 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/976.82 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 976.82 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 335,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,283.70/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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