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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.46, 980.42 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.46, 980.42 and 328.74 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.46 : 980.42 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.46/980.42 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.46x = 980.42 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.46x = 322,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,301.63/653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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