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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 684.06 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 684.06 and 285.80 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 684.06 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/684.06 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 684.06 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 195,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,504.35/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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