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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.03, 674.89 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.03, 674.89 and 268 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.03 : 674.89 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.03/674.89 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.03x = 674.89 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.03x = 180,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,869.85/489.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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