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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.49, 980.92 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.49, 980.92 and 329.68 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.49 : 980.92 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.49/980.92 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.49x = 980.92 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.49x = 323,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,387.67/654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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