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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 982.08 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 982.08 and 346.56 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 982.08 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/982.08 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 982.08 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 340,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,349.64/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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