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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 981.81 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 981.81 and 346.47 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 981.81 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/981.81 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 981.81 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 340,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,167.71/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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