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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 683.96 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 683.96 and 285.84 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 683.96 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/683.96 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 683.96 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 195,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,503.13/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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