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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.27, 683.78 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.27, 683.78 and 329.63 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.27 : 683.78 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.27/683.78 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.27x = 683.78 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.27x = 225,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,389.33/495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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