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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 981.48 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 981.48 and 329.47 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 981.48 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/981.48 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 981.48 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 323,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,368.22/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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