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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 982.94 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 982.94 and 330.48 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 982.94 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/982.94 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 982.94 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 324,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,840.36/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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