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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 683.98 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 683.98 and 318.74 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 683.98 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/683.98 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 683.98 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 218,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,007.57/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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