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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 682.62 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 682.62 and 320.32 is: 441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 682.62 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/682.62 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 682.62 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 218,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,656.84/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.80

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