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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.91, 685.65 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.91, 685.65 and 287.10 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.91 : 685.65 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.91/685.65 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.91x = 685.65 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.91x = 196,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,850.12/496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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