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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.85, 674.65 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.85, 674.65 and 279.03 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.85 : 674.65 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.85/674.65 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.85x = 674.65 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.85x = 188,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,247.59/488.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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