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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.96, 682.77 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.96, 682.77 and 320 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.96 : 682.77 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.96/682.77 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.96x = 682.77 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.96x = 218,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,486.40/494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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