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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 683 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 683 and 320.48 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 683 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/683 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 683 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 218,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,887.84/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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