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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 981.72 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 981.72 and 346.07 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 981.72 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/981.72 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 981.72 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 339,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,746.29/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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