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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 674.69 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 674.69 and 279.08 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 674.69 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/674.69 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 674.69 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 188,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,292.49/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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