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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 982 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 982 and 346.60 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 982 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/982 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 982 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 340,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,361.20/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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