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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 683.94 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 683.94 and 285.83 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 683.94 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/683.94 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 683.94 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 195,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,490.46/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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