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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 683.13 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 683.13 and 320.58 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 683.13 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/683.13 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 683.13 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 218,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,994.40/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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