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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.05, 980.94 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.05, 980.94 and 324.65 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.05 : 980.94 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.05/980.94 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.05x = 980.94 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.05x = 318,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,462.17/654.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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