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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.25, 682.11 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.25, 682.11 and 284.45 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.25 : 682.11 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.25/682.11 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.25x = 682.11 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.25x = 194,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,022.78/494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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