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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 981.84 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 981.84 and 330.36 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 981.84 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/981.84 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 981.84 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 324,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,360.66/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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