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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 981 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 981 and 329.22 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 981 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/981 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 981 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 322,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,964.82/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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