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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 682.89 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 682.89 and 320.07 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 682.89 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/682.89 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 682.89 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 218,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,572.60/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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