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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.16 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.16 and 328.23 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.16 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.16 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.16 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 223,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,903.74/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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