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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 981.60 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 981.60 and 330.26 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 981.60 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/981.60 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 981.60 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 324,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,183.22/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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