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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.20, 683.52 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.20, 683.52 and 329.54 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.20 : 683.52 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.20/683.52 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.20x = 683.52 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.20x = 225,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,247.18/495.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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