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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 683.55 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 683.55 and 327.60 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 683.55 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/683.55 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 683.55 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 223,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,930.98/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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