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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 981.66 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 981.66 and 329.70 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 981.66 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/981.66 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 981.66 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 323,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,653.30/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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