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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.34 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.34 and 328.59 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.34 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.34 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.34 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 224,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,205.05/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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