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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 981.90 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 981.90 and 329.92 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 981.90 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/981.90 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 981.90 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 323,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,948.45/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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