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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.82, 980.16 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.82, 980.16 and 329.41 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.82 : 980.16 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.82/980.16 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.82x = 980.16 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.82x = 322,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,874.51/653.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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