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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.06, 674.78 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.06, 674.78 and 279.17 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.06 : 674.78 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.06/674.78 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.06x = 674.78 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.06x = 188,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,377.66/489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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