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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 685.34 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 685.34 and 289.63 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 685.34 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/685.34 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 685.34 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 198,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,495.02/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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