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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.04, 683.79 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.04, 683.79 and 329.90 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.04 : 683.79 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.04/683.79 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.04x = 683.79 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.04x = 225,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,582.32/496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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