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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.37, 684.11 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.37, 684.11 and 320.81 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.37 : 684.11 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.37/684.11 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.37x = 684.11 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.37x = 219,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,469.44/495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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