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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 683.87 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 683.87 and 329.81 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 683.87 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/683.87 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 683.87 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 225,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,547.23/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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