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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 681.76 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 681.76 and 328.32 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 681.76 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/681.76 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 681.76 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 223,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,835.44/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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