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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 684.49 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 684.49 and 286.18 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 684.49 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/684.49 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 684.49 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 195,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,887.35/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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