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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 982.48 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 982.48 and 347.03 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 982.48 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/982.48 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 982.48 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 340,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,954.12/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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