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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 981.54 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 981.54 and 329.64 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 981.54 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/981.54 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 981.54 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 323,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,554.85/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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