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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.01, 979.98 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.01, 979.98 and 344.92 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.01 : 979.98 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.01/979.98 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.01x = 979.98 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.01x = 338,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,012.98/654.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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