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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.85, 682.92 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.85, 682.92 and 285.02 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.85 : 682.92 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.85/682.92 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.85x = 682.92 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.85x = 194,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,646.41/494.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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