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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 682.56 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 682.56 and 328.95 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 682.56 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/682.56 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 682.56 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 224,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,528.11/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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