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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.86 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.86 and 328.29 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.86 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.86 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.86 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 223,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,847.82/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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