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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 981.24 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 981.24 and 329.08 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 981.24 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/981.24 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 981.24 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 322,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,906.46/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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