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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 681.55 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 681.55 and 328.16 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 681.55 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/681.55 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 681.55 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 223,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,658.33/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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