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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 682.52 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 682.52 and 328.08 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 682.52 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/682.52 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 682.52 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 223,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,922.40/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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