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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.30, 982.14 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.30, 982.14 and 346.08 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.30 : 982.14 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.30/982.14 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.30x = 982.14 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.30x = 339,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,899.01/654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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