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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 683.82 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 683.82 and 455.82 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 683.82 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/683.82 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 683.82 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 311,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,698.83/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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