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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 683.78 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 683.78 and 329.76 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 683.78 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/683.78 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 683.78 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 225,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,482.07/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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