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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 682.70 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 682.70 and 320.20 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 682.70 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/682.70 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 682.70 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 218,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,600.54/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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