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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.80, 981.32 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.80, 981.32 and 346.86 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.80 : 981.32 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.80/981.32 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.80x = 981.32 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.80x = 340,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,378.92/654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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