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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.98, 684.48 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.98, 684.48 and 286.28 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.98 : 684.48 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.98/684.48 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.98x = 684.48 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.98x = 195,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,952.93/495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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