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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 982.35 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 982.35 and 330.27 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 982.35 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/982.35 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 982.35 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 324,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,440.73/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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