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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 982.18 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 982.18 and 329.64 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 982.18 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/982.18 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 982.18 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 323,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,765.82/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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