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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.40, 683.04 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.40, 683.04 and 329.98 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.40 : 683.04 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.40/683.04 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.40x = 683.04 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.40x = 225,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,389.54/495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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