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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 682.56 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 682.56 and 320.40 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 682.56 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/682.56 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 682.56 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 218,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,692.22/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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