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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.68, 1,647.84 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.68, 1,647.84 and 329 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.68 : 1,647.84 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.68/1,647.84 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.68x = 1,647.84 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.68x = 542,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,139.36/1,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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