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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 683.95 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 683.95 and 316.25 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 683.95 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/683.95 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 683.95 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 216,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,299.19/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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