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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 494.64 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 494.64 and 316.44 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 494.64 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/494.64 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 494.64 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 156,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,523.88/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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