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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 684.24 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 684.24 and 285.98 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 684.24 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/684.24 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 684.24 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 195,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,678.96/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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