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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.68, 980.10 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.68, 980.10 and 329.26 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.68 : 980.10 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.68/980.10 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.68x = 980.10 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.68x = 322,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,707.73/653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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