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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 684.06 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 684.06 and 285.87 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 684.06 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/684.06 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 684.06 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 195,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,552.23/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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