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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 980.49 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 980.49 and 329.12 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 980.49 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/980.49 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 980.49 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 322,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,693.97/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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