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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.52, 980.28 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.52, 980.28 and 329.16 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.52 : 980.28 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.52/980.28 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.52x = 980.28 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.52x = 322,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,668.96/653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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