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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 981.81 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 981.81 and 329.54 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 981.81 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/981.81 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 981.81 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 323,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,540.76/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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