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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 683.61 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 683.61 and 328.86 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 683.61 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/683.61 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 683.61 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 224,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,810.75/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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