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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 981.23 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 981.23 and 329.46 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 981.23 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/981.23 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 981.23 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 323,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,274.39/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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