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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.62, 682.72 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.62, 682.72 and 284.90 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.62 : 682.72 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.62/682.72 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.62x = 682.72 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.62x = 194,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,506.93/494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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