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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.55 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.55 and 286.27 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.55 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.55 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.55 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 195,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,964.77/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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