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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 683.17 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 683.17 and 329.23 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 683.17 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/683.17 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 683.17 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 224,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,917.53/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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