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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.49, 682.69 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.49, 682.69 and 329.05 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.49 : 682.69 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.49/682.69 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.49x = 682.69 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.49x = 224,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,639.14/494.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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