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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 683.29 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 683.29 and 320.58 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 683.29 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/683.29 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 683.29 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 219,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,049.11/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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