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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 674.91 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 674.91 and 282 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 674.91 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/674.91 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 674.91 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 190,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,324.62/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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