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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.16, 684.84 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.16, 684.84 and 289.28 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.16 : 684.84 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.16/684.84 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.16x = 684.84 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.16x = 198,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,110.52/496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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