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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 682.60 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 682.60 and 329.05 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 682.60 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/682.60 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 682.60 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 224,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,609.53/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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