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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.53, 981.35 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.53, 981.35 and 346.05 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.53 : 981.35 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.53/981.35 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.53x = 981.35 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.53x = 339,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,596.17/654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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