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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.58, 682.47 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.58, 682.47 and 328.98 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.58 : 682.47 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.58/682.47 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.58x = 682.47 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.58x = 224,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,518.98/494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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