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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 683.82 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 683.82 and 327.54 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 683.82 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/683.82 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 683.82 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 223,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,978.40/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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