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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.02, 674.85 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.02, 674.85 and 267.98 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.02 : 674.85 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.02/674.85 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.02x = 674.85 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.02x = 180,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,842.93/489.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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