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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 681.17 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 681.17 and 328.05 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 681.17 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/681.17 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 681.17 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 223,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,456.18/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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