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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 682.58 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 682.58 and 329.09 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 682.58 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/682.58 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 682.58 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 224,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,627.66/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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