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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.73, 980.56 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.73, 980.56 and 328.85 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.73 : 980.56 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.73/980.56 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.73x = 980.56 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.73x = 322,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,451.43/653.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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