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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 683.94 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 683.94 and 321.27 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 683.94 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/683.94 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 683.94 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 219,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,729.40/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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