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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981 and 346.32 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 339,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,739.92/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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