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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 683.98 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 683.98 and 329.81 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 683.98 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/683.98 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 683.98 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 225,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,579.20/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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