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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.98, 684.18 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.98, 684.18 and 327.60 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.98 : 684.18 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.98/684.18 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.98x = 684.18 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.98x = 224,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,137.37/495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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