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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.79, 682.80 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.79, 682.80 and 284.97 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.79 : 682.80 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.79/682.80 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.79x = 682.80 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.79x = 194,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,577.52/494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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