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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 683.90 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 683.90 and 329.08 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 683.90 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/683.90 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 683.90 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 225,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,057.81/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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