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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 684.62 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 684.62 and 286.31 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 684.62 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/684.62 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 684.62 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 196,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,008.70/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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