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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 981.72 and 329.94 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 981.72 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/981.72 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 981.72 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 323,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,908.70/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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