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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.37 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.37 and 346.71 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.37 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.37 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.37 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 340,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,244.68/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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