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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 683.84 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 683.84 and 318.61 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 683.84 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/683.84 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 683.84 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 217,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,876.65/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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