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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 682.92 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 682.92 and 285.05 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 682.92 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/682.92 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 682.92 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 194,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,666.35/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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