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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 681.60 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 681.60 and 328.24 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 681.60 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/681.60 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 681.60 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 223,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,728.38/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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