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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 685.76 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 685.76 and 287.07 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 685.76 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/685.76 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 685.76 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 196,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,859.69/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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