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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.96, 683.24 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.96, 683.24 and 329.12 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.96 : 683.24 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.96/683.24 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.96x = 683.24 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.96x = 224,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,862.89/494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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