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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 683.98 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 683.98 and 285.82 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 683.98 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/683.98 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 683.98 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 195,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,495.16/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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