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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.04, 981.59 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.04, 981.59 and 346.08 is: 519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.04 : 981.59 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.04/981.59 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.04x = 981.59 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.04x = 339,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,708.67/654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.40

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