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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 981.04 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 981.04 and 329.22 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 981.04 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/981.04 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 981.04 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 322,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,977.99/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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