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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 684.18 and 285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 684.18 and 285.86 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 684.18 = 285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/684.18 = 285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 684.18 × 285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 195,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,578.27/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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