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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.59, 980.66 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.59, 980.66 and 345.36 is: 518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.59 : 980.66 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.59/980.66 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.59x = 980.66 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.59x = 338,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,683.34/653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.19

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