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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.88, 683.06 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.88, 683.06 and 287.88 is: 397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.88 : 683.06 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.88/683.06 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.88x = 683.06 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.88x = 196,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,639.31/494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.35

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