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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 683.82 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 683.82 and 321.07 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 683.82 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/683.82 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 683.82 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 219,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,554.09/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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