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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 981.36 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 981.36 and 329.40 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 981.36 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/981.36 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 981.36 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 323,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,259.98/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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