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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 683.94 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 683.94 and 329.85 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 683.94 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/683.94 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 683.94 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 225,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,597.61/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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