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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 683.24 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 683.24 and 320.49 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 683.24 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/683.24 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 683.24 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 218,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,969.99/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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