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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 682.79 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 682.79 and 285.03 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 682.79 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/682.79 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 682.79 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 194,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,614.21/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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