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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.95, 684.48 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.95, 684.48 and 286.18 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.95 : 684.48 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.95/684.48 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.95x = 684.48 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.95x = 195,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,883.06/495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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