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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 684.24 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 684.24 and 286 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 684.24 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/684.24 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 684.24 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 195,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,692.64/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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