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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.47, 683.90 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.47, 683.90 and 320.82 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.47 : 683.90 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.47/683.90 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.47x = 683.90 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.47x = 219,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,407.19/495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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