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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.10, 981.17 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.10, 981.17 and 329.29 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.10 : 981.17 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.10/981.17 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.10x = 981.17 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.10x = 323,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,089.47/654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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