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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 683.91 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 683.91 and 285.75 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 683.91 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/683.91 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 683.91 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 195,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,427.28/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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