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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.07, 674.93 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.07, 674.93 and 268.02 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.07 : 674.93 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.07/674.93 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.07x = 674.93 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.07x = 180,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,895.09/489.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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