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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.86, 674.65 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.86, 674.65 and 279.07 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.86 : 674.65 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.86/674.65 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.86x = 674.65 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.86x = 188,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,273.18/488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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