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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.25, 682.10 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.25, 682.10 and 284.49 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.25 : 682.10 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.25/682.10 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.25x = 682.10 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.25x = 194,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050.63/494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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