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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.59, 682.48 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.59, 682.48 and 284.73 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.59 : 682.48 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.59/682.48 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.59x = 682.48 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.59x = 194,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,322.53/494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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