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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.56 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.56 and 320.22 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.56 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.56 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.56 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 218,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,569.36/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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