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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.94, 980.89 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.94, 980.89 and 329.22 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.94 : 980.89 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.94/980.89 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.94x = 980.89 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.94x = 322,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,928.61/653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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