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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.56 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.56 and 329.72 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.56 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.56 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.56 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 225,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,383.40/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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