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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 683.96 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 683.96 and 318.86 is: 439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 683.96 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/683.96 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 683.96 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 218,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.49/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.82

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