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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 981.08 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 981.08 and 345.88 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 981.08 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/981.08 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 981.08 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 339,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,335.95/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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