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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 684.30 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 684.30 and 286.05 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 684.30 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/684.30 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 684.30 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 195,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,744.02/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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