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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 683.49 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 683.49 and 329.56 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 683.49 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/683.49 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 683.49 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 225,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,250.96/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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