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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 683.52 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 683.52 and 329.82 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 683.52 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/683.52 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 683.52 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 225,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,438.57/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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