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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.32, 682.74 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.32, 682.74 and 328.25 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.32 : 682.74 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.32/682.74 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.32x = 682.74 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.32x = 224,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108.69/494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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