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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 683.13 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 683.13 and 329.31 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 683.13 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/683.13 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 683.13 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 224,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,961.54/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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