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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.29, 683.58 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.29, 683.58 and 321.14 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.29 : 683.58 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.29/683.58 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.29x = 683.58 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.29x = 219,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,524.88/495.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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