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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.33, 684.96 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.33, 684.96 and 286.54 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.33 : 684.96 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.33/684.96 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.33x = 684.96 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.33x = 196,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,268.44/496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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