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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.65 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.65 and 329.83 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.65 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.65 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.65 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 323,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,777.62/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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