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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.27, 682.14 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.27, 682.14 and 284.45 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.27 : 682.14 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.27/682.14 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.27x = 682.14 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.27x = 194,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,035.58/494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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