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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 682.26 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 682.26 and 284.64 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 682.26 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/682.26 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 682.26 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 194,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,198.49/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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