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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.43, 685.13 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.43, 685.13 and 286.67 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.43 : 685.13 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.43/685.13 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.43x = 685.13 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.43x = 196,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,406.50/496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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