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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.43, 982.04 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.43, 982.04 and 346.51 is: 519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.43 : 982.04 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.43/982.04 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.43x = 982.04 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.43x = 340,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,286.68/654.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.97

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