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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 980.90 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 980.90 and 329.50 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 980.90 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/980.90 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 980.90 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 323,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,206.55/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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