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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 981.50 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 981.50 and 330.33 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 981.50 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/981.50 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 981.50 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 324,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,217.24/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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