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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 683.61 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 683.61 and 318.22 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 683.61 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/683.61 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 683.61 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 217,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,538.37/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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