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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.34, 684.84 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.34, 684.84 and 286.52 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.34 : 684.84 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.34/684.84 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.34x = 684.84 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.34x = 196,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,216.93/496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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