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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.02, 682.05 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.02, 682.05 and 328.38 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.02 : 682.05 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.02/682.05 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.02x = 682.05 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.02x = 223,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971.58/494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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