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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.09, 675.01 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.09, 675.01 and 279.33 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.09 : 675.01 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.09/675.01 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.09x = 675.01 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.09x = 188,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,549.15/489.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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