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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.02, 681.77 and 327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.02, 681.77 and 327.95 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.02 : 681.77 = 327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.02/681.77 = 327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.02x = 681.77 × 327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.02x = 223,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,586.44/494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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