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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 982.12 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 982.12 and 330.14 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 982.12 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/982.12 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 982.12 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 324,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,237.10/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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