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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.96, 683.11 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.96, 683.11 and 285.13 is: 393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.96 : 683.11 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.96/683.11 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.96x = 683.11 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.96x = 194,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,776.36/494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.52

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