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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.53, 682.47 and 284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.53, 682.47 and 284.71 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.53 : 682.47 = 284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.53/682.47 = 284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.53x = 682.47 × 284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.53x = 194,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,306.03/494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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