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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 683.03 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 683.03 and 329.08 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 683.03 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/683.03 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 683.03 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 224,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,771.51/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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