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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.28, 684.77 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.28, 684.77 and 286.38 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.28 : 684.77 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.28/684.77 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.28x = 684.77 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.28x = 196,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,105.15/496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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