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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.66 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.66 and 286.30 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.66 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.66 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.66 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 196,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,020.09/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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