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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 682.93 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 682.93 and 285.09 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 682.93 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/682.93 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 682.93 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 194,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,693.10/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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