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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.55, 981.01 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.55, 981.01 and 329.74 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.55 : 981.01 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.55/981.01 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.55x = 981.01 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.55x = 323,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,476.20/654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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