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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 681.45 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 681.45 and 284.06 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 681.45 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/681.45 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 681.45 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 193,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572.69/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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