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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.50, 981.30 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.50, 981.30 and 329.69 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.50 : 981.30 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.50/981.30 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.50x = 981.30 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.50x = 323,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,524.80/654.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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