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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 682.77 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 682.77 and 285.02 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 682.77 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/682.77 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 682.77 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 194,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,599.69/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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