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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 682.47 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 682.47 and 328.78 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 682.47 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/682.47 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 682.47 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 224,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,380.78/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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