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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.97, 683.16 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.97, 683.16 and 329.19 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.97 : 683.16 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.97/683.16 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.97x = 683.16 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.97x = 224,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,889.44/494.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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