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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.40, 981.90 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.40, 981.90 and 346.18 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.40 : 981.90 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.40/981.90 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.40x = 981.90 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.40x = 339,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,914.14/654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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