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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.73 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.73 and 328.51 is: 453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.73 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.73 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.73 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 223,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,955.12/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.29

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