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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 980.48 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 980.48 and 329.25 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 980.48 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/980.48 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 980.48 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 322,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,823.04/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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