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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 682.86 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 682.86 and 284.98 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 682.86 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/682.86 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 682.86 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 194,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,601.44/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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