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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 684.17 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 684.17 and 283.17 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 684.17 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/684.17 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 684.17 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 193,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,735.00/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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