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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 685.41 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 685.41 and 329.11 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 685.41 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/685.41 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 685.41 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 225,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,578.04/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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