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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 683.39 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 683.39 and 320.45 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 683.39 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/683.39 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 683.39 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 218,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,987.31/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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