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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 980.54 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 980.54 and 329.24 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 980.54 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/980.54 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 980.54 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 322,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,831.34/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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