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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 684.05 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 684.05 and 286.03 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 684.05 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/684.05 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 684.05 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 195,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,658.82/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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