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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.33, 684.91 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.33, 684.91 and 286.45 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.33 : 684.91 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.33/684.91 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.33x = 684.91 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.33x = 196,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,192.47/496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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