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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 683.64 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 683.64 and 285.63 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 683.64 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/683.64 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 683.64 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 195,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,264.68/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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