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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 674.61 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 674.61 and 279.02 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 674.61 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/674.61 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 674.61 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 188,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,229.68/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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