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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 682.26 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 682.26 and 284.59 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 682.26 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/682.26 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 682.26 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 194,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,160.96/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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