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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.89, 674.68 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.89, 674.68 and 279.05 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.89 : 674.68 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.89/674.68 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.89x = 674.68 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.89x = 188,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265.91/488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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