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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.14, 683.63 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.14, 683.63 and 318.55 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.14 : 683.63 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.14/683.63 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.14x = 683.63 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.14x = 217,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,770.34/495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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