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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 674.73 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 674.73 and 279.16 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 674.73 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/674.73 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 674.73 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 188,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,355.94/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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