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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 682.92 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 682.92 and 329.39 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 682.92 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/682.92 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 682.92 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 224,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,941.96/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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