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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 683.29 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 683.29 and 318.18 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 683.29 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/683.29 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 683.29 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 217,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,406.54/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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