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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 682.93 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 682.93 and 320.51 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 682.93 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/682.93 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 682.93 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 218,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,884.16/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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