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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.67, 685.31 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.67, 685.31 and 283.95 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.67 : 685.31 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.67/685.31 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.67x = 685.31 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.67x = 194,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,592.35/496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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