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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.95, 684.52 and 320.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.95, 684.52 and 320.99 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.95 : 684.52 = 320.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.95/684.52 = 320.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.95x = 684.52 × 320.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.95x = 219,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,719.85/495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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