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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.42, 980.74 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.42, 980.74 and 329 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.42 : 980.74 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.42/980.74 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.42x = 980.74 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.42x = 322,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,663.46/653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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