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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 684.90 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 684.90 and 286.52 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 684.90 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/684.90 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 684.90 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 196,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234.12/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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