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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 982.43 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 982.43 and 346.66 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 982.43 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/982.43 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 982.43 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 340,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,569.18/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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