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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 684.10 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 684.10 and 285.90 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 684.10 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/684.10 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 684.10 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 195,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,584.19/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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