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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 681.84 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 681.84 and 325.85 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 681.84 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/681.84 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 681.84 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 222,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,177.93/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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