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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.95, 674.70 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.95, 674.70 and 279.16 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.95 : 674.70 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.95/674.70 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.95x = 674.70 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.95x = 188,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,345.88/488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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