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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 981.72 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 981.72 and 346.28 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 981.72 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/981.72 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 981.72 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 339,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,945.09/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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