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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.87, 683.94 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.87, 683.94 and 318.68 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.87 : 683.94 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.87/683.94 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.87x = 683.94 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.87x = 217,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,954.58/495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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