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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 981.18 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 981.18 and 329.56 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 981.18 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/981.18 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 981.18 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 323,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,357.68/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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