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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 674.95 and 279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 674.95 and 279.31 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 674.95 = 279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/674.95 = 279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 674.95 × 279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 188,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,518.89/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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