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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.46, 684.94 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.46, 684.94 and 283.62 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.46 : 684.94 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.46/684.94 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.46x = 684.94 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.46x = 194,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,258.55/496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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