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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 981.46 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 981.46 and 330.40 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 981.46 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/981.46 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 981.46 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 324,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,274.38/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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