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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 684.23 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 684.23 and 285.99 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 684.23 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/684.23 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 684.23 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 195,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,683.65/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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